Mallampati Score Flashcards
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What is Mallampati Class I?

  • Only hard palate visible.
  • Soft palate, major part of uvula, fauces visible.
  • Soft palate, base of uvula visible.
  • Soft palate, uvula, fauces, pillars visible. (correct)

    • What is Mallampati Class II?

  • Only hard palate visible.
  • Soft palate, base of uvula visible.
  • Soft palate, major part of uvula, fauces visible. (correct)
  • Soft palate, uvula, fauces, pillars visible.

    • What is Mallampati Class III?

  • Only hard palate visible.
  • Soft palate, major part of uvula, fauces visible.
  • Soft palate, base of uvula visible. (correct)
  • Soft palate, uvula, fauces, pillars visible.

    • What is Mallampati Class IV?

    <p>Only hard palate visible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Mallampati score corresponds to Class I?

    <p>Mallampati Class I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Mallampati score corresponds to Class II?

    <p>Mallampati Class II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Mallampati score corresponds to Class III?

    <p>Mallampati Class III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Mallampati score corresponds to Class IV?

    <p>Mallampati Class IV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mallampati Score Overview

    • The Mallampati Score is a classification system used to assess the visibility of structures in the mouth, aiding in evaluating airway management prior to anesthesia.
    • There are four classes in the Mallampati system, each representing a different level of visibility of the oropharyngeal structures.

    Class I

    • Class I indicates the highest visibility: the soft palate, uvula, fauces, and tonsillar pillars are all fully visible.

    Class II

    • Class II shows moderate visibility: the soft palate and a major part of the uvula are visible, along with the fauces.

    Class III

    • In Class III, visibility is limited; only the soft palate and the base of the uvula can be seen.

    Class IV

    • Class IV represents the lowest visibility: only the hard palate is visible, with no structures of the soft palate seen.

    Application and Importance

    • The Mallampati Score helps predict the difficulty of tracheal intubation, guiding anesthesiologists and healthcare providers in preparing for airway management.
    • Higher classes (Class III and IV) typically correlate with more difficult intubation scenarios.

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    Test your knowledge of the Mallampati score with these flashcards. The quiz covers the different classes of visibility in airway assessment, from Class I to Class IV. Use this to prepare for clinical assessments and improve your understanding of airway management.

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